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Going away for the holidays?  Please consider these home safety tips.  Fremont Police also offers vacation home checks.  More details at:  https://www.fremontpolice.gov/i-want-to/file/vacation-security-check 


Home Safety Tips:

• Always Properly Lock all Windows and Doors: In many burglaries, no force was used. That means the burglars got in through UNLOCKED doors and windows.
• Have an Appearance: Your house should appear occupied at all times. Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when you're not at home
• Install an Alarm System: Consider installing an alarm system that allows for video monitoring and any potential crime to be witnessed and reported in real time. 
• Install a Camera System: Install a wide-angle lens viewer in the front door allows you to monitor and capture anyone approaching your house. 
• Know your Neighbors: Knowing your neighbors and their availability can greatly help to prevent crime in the neighborhood. 
• Warning Signs: Put alarm permit and video system signs in a clearly visible area of the front entrance. Put additional alarm monitoring signs and stickers near all windows and entries to the property. If you have a dog, put "Beware of Dog" signs near all entries to the property.
• Mark Your Valuables.: Another deterrent to “would be” burglars is to mark/engrave your valuables with your First Initial and Last Name. Burglars sometimes hesitate to take marked merchandise because it is difficult to fence.
• Hold Your Mail and Delivery: Put your mail and deliveries on hold or have a neighbor pick up mail and packages.

• Never leave a house key available: under a doormat, in a flowerpot, or on the ledge of the door. These are the first places a burglar will look.
• Exterior doors should have “deadbolt” locks with a 1-inch strong metal bar extending into the door frame.
• Sliding doors and windows should all have “ventilation” locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security.